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William Dmytrow is a husband, friend, thinker, writer, speaker, and pastor. But most importantly, a follower of the way of Jesus. He is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and serves at Ebenezer Church as the Pastor of Youth. William also helps lead the 306 Network, a grassroots movement uniting youth ministries across Saskatchewan. His heart is to gather people and create spaces to share about Jesus and help them follow Him for life. < Back Will Dmytrow William Dmytrow is a husband, friend, thinker, writer, speaker, and pastor. But most importantly, a follower of the way of Jesus. He is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and serves at Ebenezer Church as the Pastor of Youth. William also helps lead the 306 Network, a grassroots movement uniting youth ministries across Saskatchewan. His heart is to gather people and create spaces to share about Jesus and help them follow Him for life. AI and the Adolescent Soul: How Youth Workers Can Respond in a Modern Age 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Read More How to Help Your Students Practice Spiritual Disciplines More Regularly 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

Co-vocational youth ministry means you’ve got two job titles and one big calling—serving your church while also working in another vocation. It’s not just a way to pay the bills, it’s a way to live out faith in both the church and the wider world. This seminar gets real about the juggle: how to balance two vocations, set boundaries that stick, and even use your “other job” as a surprising asset in ministry with students and families. Walk away with tools and encouragement about the holy chaos of this dual calling. < Back Track 1 | Leadership Thriving in Co-Vocational Youth Ministry 10:45am | Breakout 01 Classroom 006A SESSION SPEAKER Ginny Olson Learn More Co-vocational youth ministry means you’ve got two job titles and one big calling—serving your church while also working in another vocation. It’s not just a way to pay the bills, it’s a way to live out faith in both the church and the wider world. This seminar gets real about the juggle: how to balance two vocations, set boundaries that stick, and even use your “other job” as a surprising asset in ministry with students and families. Walk away with tools and encouragement about the holy chaos of this dual calling. Apply Now

Steve’s passion is to be an encourager and catalyst for emerging leaders. His ministry adventure has spanned over a couple decades and has taken him around the globe, supporting leaders in camp and youth ministry on four continents. The teams he’s served with have pioneered dynamic ministries that reach hundreds of thousands every week. He deeply loves connecting with Jesus, people, and good pizza. < Back Steve Zacharias Steve’s passion is to be an encourager and catalyst for emerging leaders. His ministry adventure has spanned over a couple decades and has taken him around the globe, supporting leaders in camp and youth ministry on four continents. The teams he’s served with have pioneered dynamic ministries that reach hundreds of thousands every week. He deeply loves connecting with Jesus, people, and good pizza. The Feels Are Strong With This One: Walking With Teens in Emotional Development 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

Andy Steiger is the founder and president of Apologetics Canada Ministries (AC). Between his 20 years of pastoral experience and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Andy brings both experience and research to his work. < Back Andy Steiger Andy Steiger is the founder and president of Apologetics Canada Ministries (AC). Between his 20 years of pastoral experience and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Andy brings both experience and research to his work. The Divinity of Jesus: Why It Matters 10:45am | Breakout 01 Read More

Jeremy has been a youth pastor in a large church with 100s of teenagers, in a small church where things grew from a couple volunteers and 6 teenagers, and in a multi-site church with six different youth groups. He is now the Director of Operations at the Youth Worker Community and the Teaching Pastor at Tidal Church in Moncton, NB. < Back Jeremy MacDonald Jeremy has been a youth pastor in a large church with 100s of teenagers, in a small church where things grew from a couple volunteers and 6 teenagers, and in a multi-site church with six different youth groups. He is now the Director of Operations at the Youth Worker Community and the Teaching Pastor at Tidal Church in Moncton, NB.

In this seminar we talk about 7 tasks you need to perform in order to build a healthy and effective team. You will receive a tool to help you assess your team in each of these areas, and ways to activate each task. < Back 7 Tasks for Building a Great Youth Ministry Team 2:30pm | Breakout 02 YK Room SESSION SPEAKER Sid Koop Learn More In this seminar we talk about 7 tasks you need to perform in order to build a healthy and effective team. You will receive a tool to help you assess your team in each of these areas, and ways to activate each task.

As the Ministry Coordinator for Search for Jesus Canada, Nadia Henderson loves seeing God work through everyday conversations online. She’s passionate about encouraging others in ministry and creating spaces where people feel seen and valued. When she’s not serving, you’ll probably find her scouting for an excellent cup of coffee or on an adventure with friends. < Back Nadia Henderson As the Ministry Coordinator for Search for Jesus Canada, Nadia Henderson loves seeing God work through everyday conversations online. She’s passionate about encouraging others in ministry and creating spaces where people feel seen and valued. When she’s not serving, you’ll probably find her scouting for an excellent cup of coffee or on an adventure with friends. God in the Digital Space 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Read More

Co-vocational youth ministry means you’ve got two job titles and one big calling—serving your church while also working in another vocation. It’s not just a way to pay the bills, it’s a way to live out faith in both the church and the wider world. This seminar gets real about the juggle: how to balance two vocations, set boundaries that stick, and even use your “other job” as a surprising asset in ministry with students and families. Walk away with tools and encouragement about the holy chaos of this dual calling. < Back Thriving in Co-Vocational Youth Ministry 10:45am | Breakout 01 3012 SESSION SPEAKER Ginny Olson Learn More Co-vocational youth ministry means you’ve got two job titles and one big calling—serving your church while also working in another vocation. It’s not just a way to pay the bills, it’s a way to live out faith in both the church and the wider world. This seminar gets real about the juggle: how to balance two vocations, set boundaries that stick, and even use your “other job” as a surprising asset in ministry with students and families. Walk away with tools and encouragement about the holy chaos of this dual calling.

From camp speaker to local youth pastor to youth ministry professor, Sid draws from over 25 years of youth ministry experience. He is the Executive Director of the Youth Worker Community where he and his team are dedicated to equipping, empowering, and relationally supporting youth workers to help the next generation follow Jesus. But he wants to be clear that one of his "most important" responsibilities is working for his wife at Green Bay Bible Camp as the Director of Leadership Development and Discipleship. < Back Sid Koop From camp speaker to local youth pastor to youth ministry professor, Sid draws from over 25 years of youth ministry experience. He is the Executive Director of the Youth Worker Community where he and his team are dedicated to equipping, empowering, and relationally supporting youth workers to help the next generation follow Jesus. But he wants to be clear that one of his "most important" responsibilities is working for his wife at Green Bay Bible Camp as the Director of Leadership Development and Discipleship. How to Lead a Bible Study 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Read More

For the past few decades life for the young has become more difficult and complex: impact of social media and technology, lack of relational support, and greater isolation. At the same time a powerful force is affecting not only the young but all of us. This session looks at this Cultural Pivot, what it is doing to the young (and not so young), how this impacts our ministry, and what we can do to bring healing and hope to our kids. < Back Track 2 | Youth Culture Hurt 3.0 The Cultural Pivot 10:45am | Breakout 01 Attic SESSION SPEAKER Chap Clark Learn More For the past few decades life for the young has become more difficult and complex: impact of social media and technology, lack of relational support, and greater isolation. At the same time a powerful force is affecting not only the young but all of us. This session looks at this Cultural Pivot, what it is doing to the young (and not so young), how this impacts our ministry, and what we can do to bring healing and hope to our kids. Apply Now

Known as one of the friendliest people in the Christian event industry, Mike is also one of the most booked Christian speakers in North America, with over 3,250 speaking engagements and counting. An ordained pastor with eight years of post-secondary education, Mike has teamed up with renowned speakers like Nick Vujicic, Francis Chan and Bob Goff, shared the stage with bands like Tobymac, Skillet, and For King & Country, and spoken in cities including Jerusalem, Dubai, London and many more. < Back Mike Gordon Known as one of the friendliest people in the Christian event industry, Mike is also one of the most booked Christian speakers in North America, with over 3,250 speaking engagements and counting. An ordained pastor with eight years of post-secondary education, Mike has teamed up with renowned speakers like Nick Vujicic, Francis Chan and Bob Goff, shared the stage with bands like Tobymac, Skillet, and For King & Country, and spoken in cities including Jerusalem, Dubai, London and many more. Bridging the Gap: From Youth Group to Thriving Young Adult Ministry 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Read More

Andrew Stanley is a worship leader from Kelowna, BC, where he leads a team of Creatives at Trinity Church Kelowna. With a heart for facilitating sacred moments, he is passionate about pointing others towards a life-changing collision between heaven and earth through worship. < Back Andrew Stanley Andrew Stanley is a worship leader from Kelowna, BC, where he leads a team of Creatives at Trinity Church Kelowna. With a heart for facilitating sacred moments, he is passionate about pointing others towards a life-changing collision between heaven and earth through worship.